Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 13 (Topographical Survey) of Planning permission ESS/105/21/TEN that was for “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission ESS/24/15/TEN" Land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report - ApprovalSOD Report - Approval | 4 Oct 2024 | View |
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 4 Oct 2024 | View |
| 2024.10.02 Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition_Redacted2024.10.02 Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition_Redacted | 4 Oct 2024 | View |
| 2024.10.02 Application Letter SIGNED_Redacted2024.10.02 Application Letter SIGNED_Redacted | 4 Oct 2024 | View |
| 2024.10.02 Q09 - DR250924 - Elmstead Market Drone survey 250924 v22024.10.02 Q09 - DR250924 - Elmstead Market Drone survey 250924 v2 | 4 Oct 2024 | View |
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